Coronavirus| Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa tests positive for COVID-19

He tweeted: 'Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors'

August 02, 2020 11:52 pm | Updated August 03, 2020 09:04 am IST - Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. File

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. File

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has said on Sunday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. He said that he was being hospitalised as per the recommendation of doctors.

In a tweet late on Sunday, Mr. Yediyurappa said," I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine."

 

H. Sudarshan Ballal, Chairman of Manipal Hospital, in a statement said, "Hon. CM of Karnataka Shri BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to Manipal hospital for observation.

"He is doing well, is clinically stable and will be monitored closely by our team."

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